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Downtown Master Plan community meeting is March 26

March 24. The Town of Cornelius will host a Downtown Master Plan community meeting on Wednesday, March 26 at Town hall from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. The goal of […]

Happy Hour Rotary group raised $40K for non-profits

March 24. Lake Norman Men That Cook raised $40,000 to be split between 15 local charities. Challengers in the food competition cooked for Westmoreland Wheelhouse, The Huntersville Police Emergency Relief […]

Weekend Weather: Cool start, sunny and breezy

March 21. Sunny, breezy weekend starts cool, ends warm. Friday: Sunny, high near 63. West wind around 8 mph. Saturday: Sunny, high near 74. Wind 7 to 13 mph, gusts […]

EarthTalk: What should we do with old electronics?

Dear EarthTalk: Can we do a better job repurposing outdated technology instead of trashing it? —R.T Smith, via  e-mail March 21. The annual production of “e-waste”—electronic products that have reached […]

Speed limit now 35 mph on Bethel Church

March 20. Attention motorists: The new speed limit is 35 mph on Bethel Church Road. Signs went up yesterday, lowering the speed limit from 45 mph to a more pedestrian- […]

First responders, animal control and others can register for large animal rescue training

March 20. Mitchell Community College will host a large animal technical rescue training at Rescue Ranch; registration is open now. 4Hooves Large Animal Services will teach the training, centered around […]

Police Blotter: March 12-18

As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250312023 B&E Commercial 8408 Chagrin Dr 07:23:03 03/12/25 ASN Garrel Pyles 250312074 Fraud 16209 Peachmont […]

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, Natural Resources

Why did I smell smoke? Today’s controlled burn is at Latta

March 19. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 10 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area […]

Controlled burn today at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve

March 18. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources will conduct a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve on Neck Road. Smoke will affect air quality in the […]

Rep. Helfrich announces in-person listening sessions

March 18. Rep. Beth Helfrich will host three in-district listening events to connect with constituents in NC House District 98. Each session will provide an opportunity for North Mecklenburg residents […]